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Malthusian Swerve

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Resource Depletion: A Modern Dilemma

This chapter examines the existential threats posed by the depletion of essential resources, specifically focusing on copper, sand, lithium, and oil. Through historical context and future projections, it reveals alarming trends in consumption that raise critical questions about sustainability and resource management. The discussion also highlights humanity's cyclical relationship with resource innovation, contrasting past breakthroughs with potential future challenges.

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